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The black-and-white silent film “The Artist” came away with the most prizes with three wins at the Golden Globes, but the show spread the love around among a broad range of films and TV shows. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/36234

It may take eons before we get a peek at Blue Ivy Carter, but actress Nia Long is proudly showing off her own bundle of joy. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/movies/36225

Hi. My name is Sybil. I work, rarely take a sick day, pay  my mortgage and other bills on time, tithe, volunteer, vote in most elections, check in with my relatives from time to time, floss daily, remember most birthdays – but apparently, what I don’t do is blog enough. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=blog_inner/36182/1573484/Sybil_wilkes

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Goldia Coldon just wants her daughter home. Phoenix Coldon, 23, has been missing since the afternoon of Dec. 18, when she was last seen backing her car out of her parents’ St. Louis County driveway. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/36169  

According to the AP, state health officials on Wednesday dismissed complaints that patients in a hospital neonatal unit were mistreated while Beyonce was there giving birth to her and Jay-Z’s daughter. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/36167

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According to the AP, newly engaged queen of soul Aretha Franklin is headlining this summer’s Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, and its other top performers include Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Stephanie Mills, Charlie Wilson and Keyshia Cole. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/36159

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Emmett Ashford was the first black umpire in Major League Baseball. He served in the league from 1966 to 1970. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/the_black_diaspora_news/36129

  I have been dating consistently for the last six and a half years.  We live together, share finances, raise children, laugh and cry together. He has been there for me, and he has helped me raise the children. When my mother became ill, he helped me care for her. I have met his parents […]

Comedian George Wallace wants to honor American servicemen and women in a very special way. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/gossip/36133

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An arrest warrant has been issued for Kid ‘N Play rapper Christopher “Kid” Reid after he failed to show up for a court-ordered progress hearing on Thursday, reports TMZ.com. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/blak_music_month/36123